Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) Follow-On Market Questionnaire October 2026.pdf

Infantry Squad Vehicle – Request for Information

OCT 2026 UNCLASSIFIED

--UNCLASSIFIED--

INFANTRY SQUAD VEHICLE

MARKET SURVEY

PREFACE:

This is the U.S. Army’s Market Survey to identify qualified and capable industry partners to support the continued development, production, and sustainment of the Infantry Squad family of vehicles. This critical initiative focuses on assessing the industrial base's capacity to deliver and support two primary commercial platforms: the Infantry Squad Vehicle 9-Passenger (ISV-9) and the Infantry Squad Vehicle Utility (ISV-Utility). The program is intended to provide coverage to the U.S. Army and its future customers such as the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, other Program Management (PM) Offices, and potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

DESCRIPTION OF OBJECTVES:

The Product Director, Ground Mobility Vehicles (PdD GMV) is conducting a market survey for new production of the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) Family of Vehicles (FoVs) to include the ISV-9, the Utility variant and potential FMS customers. The potential solicitation (and resulting contract) also would seek to acquire Unlimited Rights associated with technical data, logistical data, test support information, electrical diagrams, installation kits and ancillary hardware that is newly developed under the contract with the vehicles.

Furthermore, the Government expects Unlimited Rights to all Form, Fit, and Function (FFF) data and all operator, maintenance, installation, and training materials, regardless of funding source. The Government is seeking data and rights to maintain, repair, overhaul, modify, and sustain the ISV fleet. The ancillary hardware includes, but is not limited to, Basic Issue Items (BII), special tools, new specialty kits, expeditionary field kits, initial support items, and vehicle covers.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENT:

Dependent upon availability of funds, there is a requirement to procure new vehicles along with hardware, services, and other deliverables detailed within the “Description of Objectives” section. With other customers, the total potential quantity over the years is approximately 20,787 vehicles. Initial deliveries for these new ISV’s are anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter Fiscal Year 2029

(4QFY29).

CAPABILITY SUMMARY OF ISV Family of Vehicles (ISV-9 and ISV-U): The Infantry Squad

Vehicle and its variants consists of a high-performance off-road vehicle utilizing a common lightweight chassis incorporating a full

Roll Over Protection System for all belted occupants that is highly transportable and designed to rapidly maneuver through the close battle area. ISV variants must be transportable across all primary methods, including internal CH-47, external UH-60 and Low Velocity Air Drop (LVAD).

While the ISV-9 is primarily designed to transport a 9-Soldier infantry squad with associated equipment, the ISV-U provides mobility for a 5-Soldier squad along with a cargo utility bed. The ISV-U cargo bed features a sled-like Mission Payload System to easily swap different Mission Capability Systems, integrating both power and tie-down capabilities.

• Physical Characteristics: Platform characteristics for both variants are heavily influenced by mobility, payload, and the transport dimensions of the UH-60 (vertical lift) and CH-47 (internal transport) as defined in MIL-HDBK-1791 and MIL-STD-1366.

Vehicle Curb Weight (VCW) includes Basic Issue Items (BII) and a ¾ complement of fuel and fluids.

• ISV-9: Maximum VCW of 5,200 lbs. with an operational payload of 5,000 lbs. (9 Soldiers and equipment), yielding a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of up to 10,200 lbs.

• ISV-U: Maximum VCW of 5,200 lbs. with a payload capacity of up to 5,000 lbs., yielding a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of up to 10,200 lbs.

• Military Specific Modifications: Both vehicles require baseline military modifications, including Blackout Lights, 24V electrical systems, main power disconnect, Run Flat tires, the ability to ford both Salt and Fresh Water, MIL-STD-814/MIL-STD-209K life and tie-down provisions, 24V NATO Slave receptacles on the front and rear bumper, an integrated winch and Military Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) compatibility.

• ISV-9 Specifics: Seating for 9 Soldiers under full Roll Over Protection, Storage Locations for Rucks and Mission equipment, an integrated full Windshield, Wiper system, Defroster, Enclosure kit, Autonomy Ready, Long-Term Storage capable without vampire loads draining batteries

• ISV-U Specifics: In addition to the ISV-9 specifics, the Utility shall also include seating for 5 Soldiers under full Roll Over Protection, a winch, capability to continuously operate a 4000W inverter with multiple 120VAC outlets, A cargo bed capable of Bolt On/Bolt Off integration for unique Mission Equipment, Long-Term storage capable, Autonomy Ready, towing capacity (5k lbs. and 6.5k lbs. flat towing) and the ability to carry three (3) non-ambulatory patients as a kit. The electrical system must also allow capacity for load growth.

• Mobility: ISVs are engineered for extended operations in extreme off-pavement terrain. Both the ISV-9 and ISV-U shall be capable of traversing longitudinal grades up to 60% and must reliably meet stringent mobility profile requirements across improved, secondary, and un-improved surfaces (trails and cross-country) without fatiguing the occupants when the platform is operating at GVW.

ISV Terrain Profile

Average

Speed

Wave Number Spectrum

RMS (root mean square)

Rough ness

(Inches) Im p ro v e d

S u rf a c s

P ri m a ry rf a c

High Quality Paved Road (5%) 55 mph -8 -2.5 GXX(n)=1.4 X 10 (n) 0.1

Secondary Pavement (5%)

50 mph -7 -2.5 GXX(n)=1.9 X 10 (n)

0.2 e c o n d a ry rf a c

Rough pavement Degraded (10%)

40 mph -7 -2.5 GXX(n)=8.0 X 10 (n) 0.3 – 0.5

Loose Surface (10%) 35 mph -5 -2.0 GXX(n)=3.0 X 10 (n) 0.6

U n

-I m p ro v d rf a c

Trails (35%) [Utility Trails 40%]

22 mph

-4 -1.9 GXX(n)=4.6 X 10 (n)

1.0 -3.4

Cross-Country (35%) [Utilty CC 30%]

17 mph

-4 -2.1 GXX(n)=9.2 X 10 (n)

1.5 – 4.8

Table 1 - ISV Mission Profile

• Survivability: Both platforms are highly mobile semi-open cab vehicles that rely on its small size and enhanced offroad agility to avoid enemy strong points, quickly exploit battlefield success, reinforce threatened positions, and rapidly deploy infantry and mission equipment throughout the battlespace for extended durations. Both the ISV-9 and ISV-U feature a Roll Over Protection System and occupant restraints that meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to protect all seated and belted crew during roll over events.

• Transportability: All ISVs shall be transportable via:

• Fixed Wing Roll

i. On/Roll Off for internal air transport (IAT)

ii. LVAD including

iii. Dual Row Airdrop System (DRAS)

• Rotary Wing

i. CH-47 internal transport (The ISV-9 and ISV-U requires the ability to be loaded both forwards and reversed without suspension straps or extra weight)

ii. CH-47/UH-60 external transport

• Rail and Sea transport

• Environmental: Both variants shall be capable of operating in Hot/Basic/Cold environments as defined in Army Regulation (AR)-38. They must also be capable of 30” of saltwater and freshwater fording, and operating in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., blowing rain, blowing dust, salt fog) as defined in MIL-STD-810. Both variants require the ability to mount environmental enclosure kits and arctic kits, winterization kits, and tire chains for extreme cold environments.

• Cost Considerations & Affordability: To ensure program feasibility and alignment with army budgetary planning, the Government seeks to maximize commercial efficiencies to control total lifecycle costs.

• Average Manufacturing Unit Cost (AMUC): Respondents are requested to provide detailed AMUC estimates for ISV-9 and ISV-U based on varying annual production volumes (e.g., 100, 500, 1,000, and 1,500+ units per year) to evaluate economy-of-scale thresholds.

• Commercial Baseline vs. Modified Cost: Survey pricing must distinguish between the base commercial platform cost and the incremental unit cost driven by military-unique modifications (such as tactical electrical architectures, the cargo sled system, and specialized military paint/coatings).

• Lifecycle & Support Costs: Affordability assessments will factor in long-term supportability structures, including the acquisition of special tooling, Basic Issue Items (BII), and the feasibility of long-term Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) support models.

• Acquisition: The Government is currently assessing the optimal acquisition strategy for the new production contract of the ISV Family of Vehicle (FoV) program, which encompasses both the ISV-9 and ISV-U variants. The estimated total requirement is for 20,787 vehicles (9,003 ISV-9 and 11,784 ISV-U), subject to fund availability and requirements from the U.S. Army, other sister services and potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. To ensure the most streamlined, competitive, and cost-effective approach, the Government is utilizing the results of this market survey to determine the feasibility of several procurement pathways.

ISV Variant FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31 FY32 FY33 FY34 FY35 FY36 FY37 FY38 FY28-38

ISV Total 106 2,119 2,165 2,163 2,014 2,160 2,108 2,058 2,011 1,964 1,919 20,787

ISV – 9 44 874 892 891 831 973 947 922 899 876 854 9,003

ISV – U 62 1,245 1,273 1,272 1,183 1,187 1,161 1,136 1,112 1,088 1,065 11,784

• Timeline: To support operational fielding requirements, the Government has established a target milestone schedule structured around a firm contract award deadline. While the exact acquisition mechanism is still under evaluation, respondents should plan capabilities and proposals around the following major program phases:

• Market Research & Strategy Definition (FY 2026 – Early FY 2027)

• Contract Award & Execution (Target: July 2028) o Contract Award Target: July 2028 (4QFY28) o Commencement of production planning and integration of military-specific modifications

• Deliveries & Fielding (Post-Award) o Initial vehicle deliveries are projected to begin following contract award, subject to production lead times.

RESPONSES:

Responses to this market research survey questionnaire should be sent via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Mathew M. Stocker, mathew.m.stocker.civ@army.mil, with a copy furnished to Contract Specialist, Jessica Brest, jessica.r.brest.civ@army.mil.

Any product literature that cannot be e-mailed may be sent to Mrs. Melissa Dycio at:

PM Mobile Brigade ATTN: PdD GMV

SANGB BLDG: 301

43087 Lake Street NE Harrison Township, MI, 48045

Replies to this questionnaire must be received no later than 17:00 PM EST, 25 November 2026.

Responses Format. Electronic responses shall be provided in Microsoft Word 2013 or earlier, or compatible with Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader 11.0 or earlier. Responses shall be limited to 50 pages, text in Times New Roman 12 pitch, with one-inch margins. You may use multiple email messages, if necessary. The subject line shall include the message number (1 of 3, 2 of 3, and 3 of 3), Organization Name, and “Response to ISV FoV Market Survey.”

Example: Response to ISV FoV Market Survey, PdD GMV, Message 1 of 1

HANDLING OF SENSITIVE AND PROTECTED INFORMATION:

The United States Government (USG) acknowledges its obligations under 18 U.S.C. § 1905: The Trade Secrets Act to protect confidential information provided to the USG. Pursuant to this statute, the USG is willing to accept proprietary restrictions placed upon data presented in response to this survey and to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure, subject to the following:

• Data shall be in writing and be clearly marked PROPRIETARY and be accompanied by an explanatory text so that the USG is clearly notified regarding what data is proprietary.

• Mark as proprietary only data that is truly confidential to which there is a legal property right.

• Do not mark data that is already in the public domain or is already in possession of the USG or third parties on an unclassified basis. Do not mark data that is available to the USG or to the public without restriction from another source.

• Do not submit any classified data in response to this market survey.

• Proprietary data transmitted electronically must have the PROPRIETARY legend on both the cover of the transmittal e-mail as well as at the beginning of the file. Proprietary information contained within the correspondence shall use the legends:

“PROPRIETARY PORTION BEGINS” and “PROPRIETARY PORTION ENDS.”

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): If a response contains Controlled Unclassified Information (as defined by DoDI 5200.48), the respondent must clearly mark the cover page and portion-mark the specific content as 'CUI' prior to submission.

Respondents must utilize secure transmission methods (e.g., DoD SAFE) to submit any CUI content.

DISCLAIMER:

The USG is not responsible for the public disclosure of unmarked data received in response to this market survey. Accordingly, respondents shall ensure that data provided in response to this market survey shall be appropriately marked (see above) to ensure proper USG handling of the data. Should the USG need to reproduce the data marked "PROPRIETARY," for distribution purposes between USG offices, all such data will be reproduced with the PROPRIETARY markings in place.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Again, NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED from this announcement. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, nor is it a request seeking participants to be placed on a solicitation mailing list.

Response to this survey is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey and any follow-on information requests. Data submitted in response to this market survey will not be returned and will be used for program planning purposes by the US Government. The Government will not rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms.

Note: Be advised, potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to conduct business with the Government. Interested companies may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort described above in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 17:00 PM EST, 25 November 2026. Such capabilities and qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining if this procurement can be accomplished on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice.

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

NEW PRODUCTION

INFANTRY SQUAD VEHICLE FAMILY OF VEHICLES

Administrative Information:

Company Name.

Mailing address and website.

Commercial and Government Entity code (CAGE).

North American Industry Classification System number (NAICS).

Data Universal Numbering System Number (DUNS).

Location of facility(s).

Business size and eligibility under U.S. Government socio-economic programs and preference (i.e., type of business – large, small, small-disadvantaged, Woman-owned, veteran-owned, or 8(a)).

Is your company located in a labor surplus area or a HUB Zone?

Does your company use a cost system that has been certified by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)?

Person Responding to Questionnaire:

Name.

Title.

Company Responsibility/Position.

Telephone Number/Fax Number.

E-mail Address.

Security:

• Do you have a Facility Security Officer?

• Does your company deal with International Trade Agreement Regulation issues?

o If so, do you have current experience with technical assistance agreements?

• Is your company foreign owned? If so, fully or partially owned? If so, what country?

• Will the workforce that manufactures the ISV be United States citizens?

• Does your company have experience with Army security regulations?

• Has your company implemented an Operations Security (OPSEC) plan?

• Is your company currently able to receive, store and transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and data in accordance with US Government data encryption requirements?

• Does your company currently meet Army Network Control Information Technology security standards for data?

• Does your company have the ability to operate and maintain a secure Army data collection site (manpower, estimated labor hours, and total payments)?

• What potential issues might you have with arms controls, foreign sources of supply and security requirements?

Production Facilities and Tooling:

• What is the current production line rate and annual production numbers for the platform you will modify for this effort?

• Do you and your suppliers have enough capacity throughout to produce the ISV FoV at our projected rates?

• What will enable you to utilize an existing production facility (i.e. would the ISV be considered a variant of an existing platform)?

• For your commercial solution do you own and operate the final production facility or have an industry partner for assembly?

• Are you considering using current manufacturing facilities, or will you add floor space (facilities) and shop tooling to manufacture and assemble the new ISV?

• What specific manufacturing controls, automated welding technologies, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) protocols will you implement to guarantee 100% structural integrity and repeatability of the rollover protection system welds at peak production volumes? Please detail your strategy for welder certification, defect containment, and preventing quality degradation during production ramp-up

Logistics Supportability:

• Describe your organization’s experience and capability in planning, establishing, and managing a US ARMY standard Integrated Logistics Support program (such as maintenance planning, developing Logistics Management Information/Supportability Analyses, personnel and maintenance training, provisioning, and fleet management).

• Describe your organization’s experience and capability in Technical Manual development to include developing an Interactive Electronic Technical Manual and utilizing the Electronic Maintenance System– Next Gen software. Please explain fully.

• Describe your vehicle's integrated Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) and telematics capabilities, specifically detailing how the platform's onboard diagnostic data utilizes open, non-proprietary standards to integrate with standard Army Condition Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) systems.

• What are the maintainability features of your design (such as self-test features, accessibility, need for separate test equipment to verify failures, corrective maintenance actions, and so on)?

• What is your proposed maintenance concept for the ISV based on the Army’s two-level maintenance system, field and sustainment level maintenance? Please explain in detail.

• Does your company, or any of its affiliates, have any Performance Based Logistics (PBL) experience? If so, please describe and indicate where you are in the PBL process. Describe any experience as a Product Support Integrator or Product Support Provider in support of a PBL contract.

• Would you be willing to provide PBL support under a long-term contract? What length of contract would you need in order to make this a viable proposition?

• Describe your experience with packaging, handling, storage, and transportation of vehicles and kits.

• Describe your plan to minimize the ISV logistics footprint through the communization of special tools, test equipment, and unique components.

• Describe your experience with conducting and supporting Technical Manual Logistics Demonstrations and verifications.

• How would you approach developing Training Support Package for Operators and Maintainers in support of the ISV program?

• What is your approach to forecasting long lead items to support the production line for the ISV program based on an estimated production quantity provided above?

• What is your approach to provisioning parts and providing EDFP for sustainment of the fleet? Identify the Technical Data Rights (e.g., Unlimited Rights, Government Purpose Rights, or Limited/Proprietary Rights) your company proposes to grant the Government for all delivered EDFP, and state whether these rights will permit the Government to share the EDFP with third-party sustainment and manufacturing contractors.

• Describe any warranties that are offered for this equipment.

• Provide an estimated percentage of component and sub-system commonality (by part number) between your proposed ISV-9 and ISV-U variants. Describe the key systems that are identical (e.g., engine, transmission, suspension, frame).

• Identify the technical data, software, diagnostic access, special tools and test equipment, repair-part information, and technical publications required for Government personnel or Government-authorized support contractors to inspect, diagnose, maintain, repair, overhaul, modify, and sustain the proposed platform. State whether the respondent would offer the Government rights or licenses sufficient to permit those activities, including furnishing applicable data and documentation to Government-authorized support contractors. Identify all limitations, recurring fees, proprietary interfaces, OEM approvals, subscriptions, passwords, encryption keys, or other dependencies.

• Does the proposed commercial platform currently have existing, mature documentation? Identify whether the following are available now and can be furnished to the Government: operator manuals; maintenance and repair manuals; illustrated parts catalogs; wiring diagrams and electrical schematics; troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures; fault-code documentation;

service schedules; torque specifications; special-tools lists; warranty documents; training materials; and configuration-change history. For each item, identify its current revision, format, language, commercial availability, proposed Government rights/license, required military-unique modifications, and estimated cost and schedule to deliver the updated document.

• Describe your company’s capability and experience providing Field Service Representatives (FSRs) in support of DoD or other government vehicle programs.

• State whether you intend to provide FSRs using your own direct employees or through a subcontracting arrangement. If subcontracting, describe how you will manage and qualify the subcontracted FSRs to ensure they meet Army standards.

Quality System:

• What quality system does your company utilize and are certified in: (e.g. IATF, ISO 9001, TS 16949, AS 9100, or other (describe in detail))

• What Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) tools do you use in development and Manufacturing (such as PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, Gage R&R, etc.?)

• Does the quality system cover methods and procedures for identification and fulfillment of customer requirements?

• Do you have a documented quality system? (E.g. manual, procedures, practices)

• Do you have a continuous improvement program for product and processes throughout the company?

• Describe your management's process for regularly reviewing quality and production performance metrics. How does leadership utilize this data to identify manufacturing defects, execute corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement on the assembly line?

• Is there an organization chart, which indicates functions and reporting relationships?

• Is there a process to revalidate customer product after storage and prior to final fielding?

• How do you plan/define the necessary release-inspections for changes in product or process?

• Do you conduct periodic reliability or annual validation tests to verify the stored products quality?

• Describe your company’s system to address problem identification, resolution, containment, root cause, and permanent corrective actions.

Cost Estimates:

• Please provide cost & manufacturing lead timing for the major system and subsystems including any alternate proposals presented (e.g. engine, transmission, suspension, axles, transfer case and roll over protection). Do not leave this information blank. Cost and timing data is for planning purposes only and is not contractual. The U.S. Army does not consider this information firm.

• Please provide commercial pricing for equivalent Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) equipment, if available, and name the vehicle. (What the equipment would cost on the market without military options). Production pricing should be based on 100 units, 500 units, 1,000 units and 1,500 + units.

• Please provide an estimate of developmental cost to meet military modifications.

• Please provide the incremental unit cost over the base COTS commercial system. Production pricing should be based on

100 units, 500 units, 1,000 units and 1,500 units

• Based on the “CAPABILITY SUMMARY OF ISV”, list the specific capabilities that drive system cost and provide a cost estimate for those capabilities.

• The Government requires insight into long-term sustainment costs. State whether your company is willing and able to provide a fully-priced, complete catalog of all anticipated spare and repair parts required for the life of the contract. If so, describe your recommended pricing structure (e.g., long-term fixed pricing, commercial catalog discounting) and how your supply chain manages price stability over a multi-year period.

Multi-Year Procurement (MYP) Strategy:

The Government is assessing whether a multi-year procurement structure would provide measurable value compared with annual procurements or a contract containing priced options. Respondents shall provide quantitative data and clearly state all assumptions.

A response supporting or not supporting MYP will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably; the purpose is to inform the Government’s acquisition strategy.

Assuming a five-year procurement period and an estimated annual quantity of 1,497 vehicles, inclusive of both variants, identify the specific cost reductions that would result only from an MYP arrangement rather than annual contracting with priced options. For the 'Annual procurement baseline' and 'MYP cost' columns, please provide the total estimated cost over the multi-year period for each respective procurement approach. For each claimed reduction, provide:

Savings mechanism

Annual procurement baseline

MYP

cost

Gross savings

One-time MYP cost

Net savings Basis/source

Confidence level

Economic order quantity

Supplier quantity discount

Material escalation avoidance

Production-rate stability

Workforce retention

Tooling/capital utilization

Administrative/transaction cost

Other

For each claimed saving, explain why the saving cannot be obtained through:

• annual contracts with priced options;

• an indefinite-delivery contract with annual orders;

• a longer-term contract without MYP financing features; or

• Government-furnished economic order quantity material.

Identify the minimum conditions required to realize the claimed MYP savings:

• minimum annual quantity;

• fixed versus variable quantity;

• acceptable quantity variance;

• funding timing;

• advance procurement or economic order quantity needs;

• cancellation ceiling;

• long-lead material commitment;

• supplier commitment; and

• required contract term.

Identify and quantify risks associated with MYP that would not exist, or would be lower, under annual procurement with priced options:

• quantity reduction or termination exposure;

• cancellation liability;

• demand uncertainty;

• design/configuration change;

• obsolescence;

• supplier failure;

• funding uncertainty;

• schedule risk; and

• reduced ability to introduce competition or alternative configurations.

State whether the vehicle design and production configuration are expected to remain stable throughout the proposed MYP period.

Identify any anticipated or likely changes to:

• ISV/ISV-U configurations;

• kits;

• commercial base-vehicle components;

• safety or regulatory requirements;

• fuels, power, or electrical architecture;

• transportability;

• reliability/durability improvements; and

• supplier sources.

• For each anticipated change, state its cost, schedule, and effect on MYP savings.

Identify whether the claimed MYP savings are supported by supplier quotations, historical production data, existing long-term supplier agreements, or estimates. Provide supporting documentation or a detailed explanation of the methodology.

Compare the following alternatives and recommend the one that provides the best value, with a complete rationale. Identify the total evaluated cost, recurring unit price, nonrecurring cost, transition cost, and principal risks for each:

• annual procurement;

• annual procurement with priced options;

• MYP with a fixed annual profile;

• MYP with priced quantity-variation options; and

• another proposed structure.

Acquisition/Transition:

• Please provide timing and cost estimates for delivering: two Prototypes each (ISV-9 and ISV-U) and; 10 to 15 test articles, inclusive of the ISV-9 and ISV-U, in the required military configuration. Identify the longest lead item and projected timing upon receipt of the U.S. Army contract.

• For each variant, ISV-9 and ISV-U, state whether your company can serve as prime contractor and meet the Government’s anticipated delivery profile. Provide separate annual production capacity, monthly production capacity, maximum production capacity, first-delivery date, the estimated time required to ramp up from first delivery to the stated maximum production rate, recurring unit-price estimate, nonrecurring cost, and principal technical/production risks for each variant.

• For each requirement in the Government-provided ISV-9 and ISV-U performance-specification compliance matrix, identify whether your proposed system:

o meets the requirement with an existing, demonstrated configuration;

o meets the requirement with a production-representative configuration not yet demonstrated;

o requires nonrecurring engineering, redesign, integration, or qualification;

o requires Government-furnished technical data or access to proprietary information; or o cannot meet the requirement.

For every response other than “meets with an existing, demonstrated configuration,” identify the estimated cost, schedule, test/qualification event, and principal risk to achieving compliance.

• identify the activities, Government-furnished information, incumbent cooperation, tooling, test assets, special tools, supplier qualification, facility changes, necessary to begin production. Provide:

o minimum transition duration from award to first production delivery;

o nonrecurring transition cost;

o test articles and qualification testing required;

o key dependencies outside the respondent’s control; and o the effect of an unsuccessful or delayed transition on the delivery profile.

• Identify all technical data, software, diagnostic information, interface-control information, parts information, special tooling, test equipment, and logistics data required for the Government or a future contractor to manufacture, maintain, repair, modify, compete, or sustain the proposed system and its installed kits. For each item, identify:

o the data owner;

o the rights asserted or proposed to be granted to the Government;

o whether the information is available at award;

o the cost and schedule to deliver it;

o whether the Government may furnish it to another contractor for competitive production or sustainment; and o any limitation on use for repair, overhaul, modification, or recompete.

o Identify any proposed technical-data-rights approach that differs between the ISV-9 and ISV-U configurations.

• Identify all components, assemblies, raw materials, and sub-tier suppliers, that are sole-source, long-lead, capacity-constrained, or otherwise critical to meeting the proposed production profile. For each, provide the current source, current lead time, alternate-source status, requalification time, and mitigation strategy. Identify the minimum production quantity or duration of firm demand required to retain critical suppliers or achieve the proposed production rate.

• State your company's capability and willingness to map and provide Country of Origin (COO) information for your supply chain down to Tier 3 suppliers (e.g., sub-tier component and raw material suppliers) for all critical vehicle systems. Describe the supply chain illumination tools or auditing processes you currently use to verify the origin of these sub-tier components.

• State which of the following program roles your company has the business interest and production capacity to support: (a) production of both variants (ISV-9 and ISV-U); (b) ISV-9 production only; (c) ISV-U production only; or (d) sustainment/support services only. If your transition timeline, NRE, or risk profile differs significantly between these options, briefly identify those distinct differences.

For each section below, provide a clear response that addresses Threshold (T) and Objective (O) values, and states whether the requirement is met by an existing demonstrated configuration, a production-representative configuration, or requires non-recurring engineering (NRE). Identify estimated cost, weight, schedule, and risk impacts for any gap. Separate answers for ISV-9 and ISV-U where the requirement differs.

System Survivability (Rollover / Crashworthiness) The ISV at GVW shall provide a crashworthy structure capable of maintaining structural integrity in a rollover with all seated crew properly restrained. The Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) shall have a crush-resistant frame supporting 100% (T) / 150% (O) of its own GVW (including payload) after dynamically applied impact load. For each question below, provide a response for the ISV-9 and the ISV-Utility.

1. Describe the ROPS. To what specification has it been tested (e.g., SAE J2422)? What is the maximum GVW rating validated?

2. Can the structure support 100% of GVW (T) after dynamic rollover impact while preserving occupant survival space?

Provide test data/analysis. Can it support 150% (O)?

3. Will all belted occupants (9 for ISV-9; 5 for ISV-U) be fully protected under the ROPS at the stated GVW?

Sustainment (Operational Availability & Reliability) The ISV shall have an operational availability rating of 95% (T) / 98% (O) at service-specified field-level Maintenance Ratios with a Mean Miles Between Operational Mission Failure (MMBOMF) ≥ 1,200 mi (T) / 4,000 mi (O). For each question below, provide a response for the ISV-9 and the ISV-Utility.

1. What Operational Availability does your platform achieve (or is projected to achieve) under the ISV mission profile? Provide supporting R&M data.

2. In accordance with Table 1 above, what is your platform's demonstrated reliability (e.g., Mean Miles Between Operational Mission Failure/MMBOMF) based on a 250-mile mission under the Government terrain profile? Comparison to 1,200 mi (T) / 4,000 mi (O)?

System Transportability One vehicle at VCW shall be externally air-transportable by UH-60M with no disassembly. One vehicle at GVW shall be internal transportable by CH-47 (T). Both the ISV-9 and Utility must load both forward and reverse in CH-47. The system shall also be Low Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) capable without external Material Handling Equipment (MHE). For each question below, provide a response for the ISV-9 and the ISV-Utility.

1. Vehicle Curb Weight (VCW = empty + BII + ¾ fluids) and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of proposed configuration?

2. Can one vehicle at VCW be externally transported by UH-60M 30 nm with no disassembly?

3. Can one vehicle be internally transported by CH-47 (T)?

4. Does the vehicle meet LVAD without external MHE?

5. Are lifting, tie-down, and cargo restraint provisions compliant with MIL-STD-209 / STANAG 4478 and MIL-STD-814?

Payload & Modular Mission Bed The ISV-9 shall have a minimum of 3,200 lbs. of payload capacity under ROPS while having a Curb weight less than 5,200 lbs. The Utility shall have a minimum of 5,000 lbs. of payload capacity while having a Curb weight less than 5,200 lbs.

1. Describe the demonstrated/projected payload capacity (Soldiers + equipment + cargo) for the ISV-9 and the ISV-U.

2. For the ISV-U, describe the modularity of your vehicle platform. Does the vehicle utilize a standardized mounting interface (e.g., ISO standard tie-downs, common bolt-patterns) to allow for Modular Field-Exchangeable Mission Kits without permanent structural modifications or specialized depot-level tools?

On-Board Power Generation The Utility shall provide Onboard/offboard power for organic equipment via minimum two 110/120 VAC charging points located in the crew area and cargo bed. This system shall provide a continuous ~4,000W of 120VAC with Ground Fault Protection.

1. Describe on-board / off-board power generation (automotive + auxiliary). Number and type of 110/120 VAC outlets?

Continuous power rating (W)?

2. Can the system support continuous 4,000 W inverter operation? Is 20% electrical growth capacity available (O)? Silent-watch duration?

Battery Systems DoD Battery Sourcing Restrictions (NDAA Compliance):

State your platform's compliance with FY24/FY26 NDAA battery restrictions. Specifically, confirm if all onboard batteries (including starting, auxiliary, and power-generation batteries) are free of components, cells, or raw materials sourced from, or manufactured by:

a Chinese Military Company (CMC) as defined in FY21 NDAA Section 1260(d)(1); any of the entities specified in the FY24 NDAA Section 154(b); a Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) as defined in Section 842 of the FY26 NDAA; or prohibited countries as defined by 10 U.S.C. § 4872. If a non-compliant battery is currently utilized, describe your transition plan to achieve 100% compliant sourcing prior to the July 2028 contract award target.

Towing & Recovery A winch + snatch block for vehicle recovery is required for every Utility. Additionally, the Utility must be capable of towing 6,500 lbs

(T) / 8,000 lbs(O) across mission profile. Core also requires ability to tow another ISV at curb weight and be towed by standard Army wrecker.

1. Describe the recovery winch.

2. Describe the maximum flat-tow/trailer-tow capacity across the mission profile? Does it meet 6,500 lb (T) / 8,000 lb (O) for

ISV-U?

3. Can the vehicle tow another ISV at curb weight 50 mi on secondary gravel / 25 mi on trails without driveline modification?

Can it be towed by a standard Army light tow bar?

Windshield / Situational Awareness / Environmental Kits The system will come with a full windshield, wipers and a defroster. For each question below, provide a response for the ISV-9 and the ISV-Utility.

1. Will your system provide 360-degree situational awareness (degrees) for occupants in primary seats within 5m?

2. Can bolt-on/bolt-off environmental kits (HVAC, doors/enclosures, arctic kit) be integrated?

Semi-Autonomous Operation ISV-U (O): Capability to be driven independently, remotely, or follow a lead vehicle/person (convoy, waypoint navigation, tele-operations). Open-architecture kits preferred.

1. Does the platform currently support, or can it be made to support, semi-autonomous / remote / follow-me operation?

Describe architecture, maturity, and open-systems approach.

2. Estimated cost, weight, and schedule to integrate a production-representative autonomy kit meeting the Objective.

• Describe your company’s system to address problem identification, resolution, containment, root cause, and permanent corrective actions.